Egypt

Region: Middle East Country: Egypt

Religion: Muslim

Government Type:

Geography Area (in sq km and sq miles): 1,001,450 sq km

Area (Comparative):slightly more than three times the size of New Mexico

Climate: desert; hot, dry summers with moderate winters

Elevation (lowest point - in meters and feet): Qattara Depression -133 m

Elevation (highest point - in meters and feet): Mount Catherine 2,629 m

People Population: 83,688,164

Infant Mortality Rate: 24.23 deaths/1,000 live births

Language: Arabic, French and english